Fly By Wire Flashcards
1
Q
Disadvantages of mechanical flight control
A
Component parts wear away due to friction
Large and heavy
Not battle damage resistance
Complex
2
Q
Advantages of fly by wire
A
Weight and space reduction
No friction
Battle damage resistance
Optimised
Spin prevention
3
Q
Explain why air data information is an input into fbw
A
Sure for scheduling or gearing - adjusts amount to control surface movement due to changes in speed or height
